Birds Cardinal Rules

[THXGEEK]

1st rule for male cardinals - defend your territory!

This fellow was having quite a busy day yesterday - all bristled up, frequently changing trees/branches and chasing away all other competitors.

• ILCE-1M2
• FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
• 420.0 mm
• ƒ/4
• 1/1000 sec
• ISO 200

• ILCE-1M2
• FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
• 420.0 mm
• ƒ/4
• 1/1000 sec
• ISO 250

• ILCE-1M2
• FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
• 420.0 mm
• ƒ/4
• 1/1000 sec
• ISO 320

• ILCE-1M2
• FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
• 420.0 mm
• ƒ/4
• 1/1000 sec
• ISO 320

• ILCE-1M2
• FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
• 420.0 mm
• ƒ/4
• 1/1000 sec
• ISO 320

• ILCE-1M2
• FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
• 420.0 mm
• ƒ/4
• 1/1000 sec
• ISO 320

 

[Chris 3754]

Great shots! This is one species where I like the muted female colors better.

 

[Unframed Dave]

Great shots.